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American children are suffering from a hidden epidemic of child abuse and neglect. The most recent Children’s Bureau 2015 Child Maltreatment Report (2017) shows an increase in child abuse referrals from 3.6 million to 4 million, and these estimates are historically under-reported. These claims involve 7.2 million children each year. The report also indicates an increase in child deaths from abuse and neglect, with 3.5 million children requiring post-trauma support.  Child abuse impacts all socioeconomic and educational levels, religions, ethnic and cultural groups. Unfortunately, the United States has one of the worst records among industrialized nations – losing an average of 5 children every day at the hands of their abusers.

 

We believe in strengthening families through early care and education.

 

Your support is critically needed! We look forward to partnering with you to end family violence.